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EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE 

AD No.: 2013-0231 

Date: 24 September 2013 

Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with Regulation 

(EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the European Community, its Member States and of the 

European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 66 of that 

Regulation.

This AD is issued in accordance with EU 748/2012, Part 21.A.3B. In accordance with EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.301, the 

continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may operate an 

aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Agency [EC 

2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [EC 216/2008, Article 14(4) exemption]. 

Design Approval Holder’s Name: 

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG

Type/Model designation(s): 

BR700-715 engines

TCDS Number: EASA.E.023 

Foreign AD: Not applicable 

Supersedure: None 

ATA 72 Engine – Low Pressure Compressor Case / Ice Impact Panels – 

Replacement 

Manufacturer(s): Rolls-Royce Deutschland (RRD) Ltd & Co KG. 

Applicability: BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30 and BR700-715C1-30 engines, all 

manufacturer serial numbers. 

These engines are known to be installed on, but not limited to Boeing 717 

aeroplanes. 

Reason: Partial de-bonding of the Low Pressure Compressor (LPC) Case Ice Impact 

Panels was reported during engine shop visit. 

This condition, if not corrected, could lead to Ice Impact Panel de-bonding, 

resulting, in case of an impact event and release of particles, in blockage of the 

Outlet Guide Vane and consequent potential loss of thrust or reduced fan flutter 

margin. 

To address this potential unsafe condition, RRD issued Alert Non Modification 

Service Bulletin (NMSB) SB-BR700-72-A900281 to provide instructions for a 

one-time Ice Impact Panel replacement using an improved repair method. 

For the reasons described above this AD requires a one-time LPC Ice Impact 

Panel replacement. 

Effective Date: 08 October 2013 
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Required Action(s) 

and Compliance 

Time(s): 

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously: 

Within 12 500 engine flight cycles since last shop visit or at the next shop visit 

after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, replace the four LPC 

Case Ice Impact Panels in accordance with accomplishment instructions of 

RRD Alert NMSB SB-BR700-72-A900281. 

Ref. Publications: RRD Alert NMSB SB-BR700-72-A900281 Initial Issue, dated 01 July 2013. 

The use of later approved revisions of this document is acceptable for 

compliance with the requirements of this AD. 

Remarks: 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve 

Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD. 

2. This AD was posted on 20 August 2013 as PAD 13-123 for consultation 

until 17 September 2013. No comments were received during the 

consultation period. 

3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Safety Information 

Section, Executive Directorate, EASA. E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu. 

4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in 

this AD, please contact: 

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, 

Eschenweg 11, 15827 Dahlewitz, Germany 

Telephone: +49 (0) 33 7086 1200; Fax: +49 (0) 33 7086 1212 

E-mail: RRDTechnicalHelpdesk@Rolls-Royce.com.